Educational Links

http://www.schoolpsychology.net School psychology resources for psychologists, parents, and educators.

http://www.dialogueweb.org A center for educational dialogue and resources for Michigan Educators.

http://mtn.merit.edu Michigan Teacher Network supports Michigan K-12 educators in the successful use of technology by providing best practice, professional development, and evaluated curriculum resources.

http://www.bestpractices.cc Best Practices of Technology Integration.

Lightspan Commercial site. This program is supposed to improve student achievement. It is a curriculum-based program for K-6, that aligns to national standards, major tests, The Michigan Frameworks, and the MEAP. There is an internet component with over 230,000 educational sites (the site is free). The site has links for online activities.

Supportnet: Merit A Web Site Checklist: This is a link for issues concerning web site publishing - what are the laws concerning student privacy and protection, parental permission, copyright, content policy and enforcement, etc. AUP's should have something in them about publishing pictures, names, etc. - either on web sites OR in newspapers or newsletters. Some important things to consider.

A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety - From the FBI

Internet Safety Other links for parents and teachers

Grolier Resources   Online encyclopedia and reference resources.